Cave Refuge

"I think Mr. Wang's idea is great, but it has some flaws, so I have a small and immature idea."

Hearing Dong Tianyu say this, Thomas interrupts rather impatiently: "Just say what you're thinking, don't beat around the bush like Smith Senior. A real man should be straightforward in dealing with things."

Listening to Thomas say this, although the old master from the Li family felt wronged, he didn't dare to rebuff.

"In my personal opinion, Mr. Wang's proposal to relocate the West City District Command Post to the Refuge Center at the subway station is a great idea.

However, I believe it's inappropriate to connect the subway Refuge Center and the War Reserve Warehouse directly. There should be a transition area between them. With this transition area, not only can we accommodate some of the families of the special forces members, but also prevent potential accidents."

In the audience, there were not only the cunning old group, but also the younger generation who had experienced a lot of intrigues. So although Dong Tianyu's statement was obscure, everyone else immediately understood the essence of his words.

Especially the mention of placing the families of special forces members in the basement parking lot, wasn't this just adding a buffer zone to the War Reserve Warehouse? This conveniently makes the special forces more dedicated to guarding the subway Refuge Center."

After listening to Dong Tianyu's words, everyone thought silently and found that apart from adding some workload, his idea didn't differ much from Mr. Wang's proposal.

Moreover, the construction of the two passages can be done simultaneously, it doesn't affect the progress of the construction.

It was only by this point that the members of the senior group genuinely accepted Mr. Thompson into their circle. Previously they included Mr. Thompson mainly to take advantage of his resources. Although they seemed to help Mr. Thompson a lot, it didn't require much effort from their side.

Dong Tianyu's performance today made the other members of the senior group fully recognize Mr. Thompson. If the Thompson family encounters any problems in the future, they will help voluntarily after they know it. They may not give their full effort, but they won't back down due to minor troubles.

This just verifies an old saying: "Before the age of 20, the son watches the father. After 60, the father watches the son.

Translated into plain language, it means: Before a child in the family turns twenty, the family's standing depends mainly on the parents. But when the parents are over sixty, it depends on how well the child fares outside."

Dong Tianyu's performance just now was indeed impressive. At this moment, the senior group values the passing on of their legacy, and Dong Tianyu's performance undoubtedly won their approval.

"Now that Tianyu has spoken, you all can share your thoughts."

Hearing Smith open his mouth, the younger generation glanced at each other. Everyone knew that at this moment, it was not only a test for them from the older generation but also required them to present specific operational steps.

Though Thomas always had a low opinion of Smith Senior, those who could make it to a high position among the younger generation were not incapable.

According to Smith Senior, he was a gentleman who never stood under a dangerous wall. A gentleman would plan first, then act, and make decisions outside of a thousand miles.

Smith Senior had already thought of Dong Tianyu's suggestion, and when Dong Tianyu was explaining, Smith Senior had already started formulating a detailed relocation plan in his mind.

So when he heard his dear father ask, Smith Senior immediately shared his plan:

"I will arrange to temporarily stop farming and have the residents maintain and repair the underground refuge.

After Wang Zihan finishes the meeting, go to the infrastructure department to arrange for engineers to draw up the design of the two connecting channels. You personally supervise and ensure that they finish the diagrams by this afternoon.

Plan the design simultaneously from both ends of the tunnel."

Hearing Smith Senior's arrangements, Wang Zihan nodded: "Okay, leave it to me."

"Robinson William, after the meeting ends, you go to the special forces for selection, count the 'qualifying' special forces members, and register them.

The specific number will be informed to you once the engineers have planned the basement parking lot."

After saying this, Smith Senior took a pause to think, then said straight out: "First select around 500."

Hearing that Smith Senior had emphasized the words "qualifying" in his speech, Robinson William understood what Smith Senior meant. He initially wanted to ask about the estimated number, but after hearing Smith Senior's following supplement, Robinson William also nodded and said: "No problem, I'll complete the task."

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As Smith Senior assigned tasks one by one, the younger generation had their own things to do after the meeting ended. Watching his son now taking control of everything, Smith was full of satisfaction and marveled at his son's decisiveness at crucial moments, just like how he was back in his day.

Only after Smith Senior had arranged each of the younger generation's tasks in the West City District Command Post, did he say to Ye Liuyun and Dong Tianyu: "Even though the two of you don't serve in the Command Post, if you two recognize me as your brother, then you should start collecting supplies from now on.

As for how to collect the supplies, I believe you understand it better than me. You can move the collected stuff directly to the War Reserve Warehouse, you don't need to worry about the manpower for transportation, Robinson William will arrange members of the special forces to assist."

After hearing Smith Senior's words, Dong Tianyu and Ye Liuyun had no choice but to agree to his arrangement, though it was clear that Smith Senior's old stingy attitude had not changed.

His only assignment for the two was to collect supplies, but he didn't provide any corresponding reward. He still hoped to gain benefits without making effort.

However, at this time Dong Tianyu and Ye Liuyun couldn't refute him. After all, Smith Senior was using righteousness to coerce them. Even though they were reluctant, they couldn't express it.

However, just because the younger generation couldn't say anything didn't mean the senior group members couldn't.

As a newly joined member, Mr. Thompson didn't say anything, but Master Ye didn't care: "Smith boy, you're still so petty at this moment, no wonder old Smith keeps you by his side and doesn't let you move forward."

Master Ye's words directly hit Smith Senior's sore spot, but in terms of ability, Smith Senior did have the potential to move forward.

Just because of Smith Senior's petty nature, once he leaves the protection of his father, it's easy to offend others and suffer losses.

It was also because Smith understood his son so well that, for his son's good, he had always suppressed his son and not let him grow outside of Pengcheng.

Unlike the comparatively rebellious young people from other families, although Smith Senior understood that his father was suppressing him and did not allow him to grow,

Smith Senior understood why his father was suppressing him and therefore did not resent him.

Unfortunately, although Smith Senior understood his downside, he just couldn't break his petty habits. To put it nicely, he is economical, but in an unflattering way, he loves to take advantage of small benefits.